1. to reduce to very small particles or powder; to pulverize into microscopic size
Usage: technical; often used in manufacturing and pharmaceuticals

Examples

• The pharmaceutical company will micronize the drug to improve absorption.
• Scientists micronize the mineral samples for better analysis.
• The new process can micronize materials to nanometer scale.
• They micronize the pigments to create smoother paint.
• The laboratory equipment is designed to micronize various compounds.
• Manufacturers micronize ingredients to enhance product quality.